You should seek the advice of your veterinarian if your pet is ill as only he or she can correctly advise on the diagnosis and recommend the treatment that is most appropriate for your pet.

Frusemide is a widely used drug in veterinary practice. This drug can significantly affect laboratory results making interpretation difficult

Frusemide, a potent diuretic - may affect a variety of laboratory results including the following :

• Haematology
  • Decreased platelet count - sometimes
• Blood Chemistry
  • Increased carbon dioxide
  • Decreased chloride
  • Decreased potassium
  • Decreased sodium
• Urinalysis
  • Decreased pH (making it acidic)

These changes should be borne in mind when interpreting the laboratory results of  samples taken from animals receiving frusemide therapy.

Last updated : January 2016